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University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public · Large suburb · Website

University of Maryland-College Park campus
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Admission rate
45%
Selective
Average net price
$14,296
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
88%
Median earnings
$89,228
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Maryland-College Park is a public college in College Park, MD with 30,760 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1473 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,296 per year ($1,141 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,228 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
45%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
59,377
Fall 2023
Admitted
26,625
Fall 2023
Yield
23%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing690–750
200800
SAT Math710–780
200800
ACT Composite32–35
136

What University of Maryland-College Park looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$29,816
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$12,290
Out-of-state tuition
$42,053

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$1,141
  • $30–48k$5,045
  • $48–75k$8,768
  • $75–110k$16,888
  • $110k+$27,461

Get a personal estimate with University of Maryland-College Park's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
88%
Freshman retention
96%
Median earnings
$89,228
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$16,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
30,760
Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Receive Pell grants
22%
  • White39%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black13%
  • Asian24%

University of Maryland-College Park FAQ

What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?+

University of Maryland-College Park admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 690–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1473.

What ACT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.

Is University of Maryland-College Park test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Maryland-College Park?+

In Fall 2023, 59,377 students applied to University of Maryland-College Park and 26,625 were admitted; 6,197 enrolled.

Does University of Maryland-College Park consider legacy status?+

No. University of Maryland-College Park reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Maryland-College Park require an essay?+

University of Maryland-College Park reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $29,816 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,296.

What is University of Maryland-College Park's graduation rate?+

88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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